"If your stomach drops at the thought of getting on an airplane, you're not alone. Millions of Americans share a fear of flying. Some psychologists say the way through it is to rewire the brain, by gradually facing the very thing that feels dangerous. But you can't just hop on a plane whenever you want to practice. That's where a Bay Area program hosted at San Francisco International Airport can help."
"If you happen to be in downtown San José at night, you might spot a man in a mask, wearing a black and purple cape and toting a cart full of supplies.. This is the Batman of San José - a volunteer who has spent nearly eight years walking the city at night to help unhoused residents. He's a far cry from the vigilantes of comic books. He isn't swooping from rooftops, seeking revenge or delivering justice through fists."
A San Francisco International Airport clinic helps people with fear of flying by using gradual exposure techniques to rewire the brain and reduce anxiety. The Bay Area program provides controlled practice opportunities because individuals cannot repeatedly board commercial flights at will. The clinic has operated for nearly fifty years and helps uneasy travelers regain confidence and return to air travel. In downtown San José a volunteer known as the Batman walks nights wearing a mask and cape to distribute food, first aid supplies, and companionship to unhoused residents. He focuses on noticing people who feel ignored and offering sustained, practical, compassionate support.
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